Case CX135SR, Operator'S Manual

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CHAPTER 7 - ELECTRICAL
7-5
6-34551NA Issued 8-04 Bur
BATTERY
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION
Checking the charge state . . . . . . . . . Every 50 hours
NOTE: If the machine needs to be started using a
booster battery, see Connecting One Or Two Booster
Batteries.
SA046
SB032
SA033
SB034
ACCESS TO THE BATTERIES
To access the batteries, open the rear left-hand side
door.
CX75SR, CX80 - ONE BATTERY
Lift the protective mat from the battery.
CT02D251 Figure 5
CX135SR - TWO BATTERIES
Remove the thumb screw, the washer and the
protective matting from the batteries.
WARNING: Batteries give off explosive
gases. Keep all open flames, sparks and
cigarettes away. Ensure adequate ventilation
when charging batteries or when using in a
confined place. Always protect your eyes
when working near batteries.
WARNING: Do not reverse battery
terminals. Connect positive cable ends to
positive (+) terminals and negative cable
ends to negative terminals (-).
WARNING: Before you service a battery,
always wear face protection, protective
gloves and protective clothing. Battery acid or
battery explosion can cause serious injuries.
WARNING: Battery acid causes severe
burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote -
EXTERNAL: flush with water.
INTERNAL: drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg or vegetable oil. Call physician
immediately.
EYES: flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
WARNING: When the battery electrolyte is
frozen, the battery can explode if, (1) you try
to charge the battery, or (2) you try to jump
start and run the engine. To prevent the
battery electrolyte from freezing, try to keep
the battery at full charge. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others in the area
can be injured.
WARNING: Before any operation on the
components of the electrical circuit, put the
key switch in the shut down position. When
disconnecting the battery cables, always
disconnect the negative (-) cable first. When
reconnecting the battery cables, always
connect the negative (-) cable last.
WARNING: Connecting auxiliary cables
wrongly or short-circuiting batteries terminals
can cause an accident. Connect auxiliary
starting cables as per the following
instructions.
WARNING: Sparks or flame can cause
hydrogen gas in a battery to explode. To
prevent an explosion, do the following:
1. When you DISCONNECT the battery
cables, always disconnect the negative
(1) battery cable first.
2. When you CONNECT the battery cables,
always connect the negative (-) cable
last.
3. Do not short circuit the battery posts with
metal items.
4. Do not weld, grind, or smoke near a
battery.
WARNING: Always store batteries in a safe
place, out of the reach of children.